The document assesses the effectiveness of implementation of ESS policy and ESS risk management at AEPC level. The report reviews the ESS performance of AEPC and AEPC’s compliance with national environmental legislation and international standards set by development partners for the renewable energy projects. It evaluates AEPC's organizational capacity, budget, human resources, and processes related to the ESS policy, which aims to mitigate environmental and social risks across renewable energy projects.